1
as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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2
as in to rush
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we accelerated preparations for the hurricane upon hearing weather reports that it had gained speed
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the company accelerated its advertising purchases even as the economy appeared to be in recession
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Recent Examples of accelerate
Their departure has only accelerated since that incident.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Not only does the data show rising inflation, but the pace of consumer price increases is accelerating.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Equivalent to a cosmic gateway, eclipse portals mark the two-week window where fate accelerates, timelines shift and life-altering events begin to unfold at lightning speed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
There has been interest over the last year in bringing a bowl to Denver, and this offers a chance to accelerate that conversation even before shovels are in the ground.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Not only does the data show rising inflation, but the pace of consumer price increases is accelerating.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Equivalent to a cosmic gateway, eclipse portals mark the two-week window where fate accelerates, timelines shift and life-altering events begin to unfold at lightning speed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
There has been interest over the last year in bringing a bowl to Denver, and this offers a chance to accelerate that conversation even before shovels are in the ground.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unrivaled Experiences Growth Spurt Unrivaled will expand ahead of its second season with the addition of two new clubs and a development player pool, the league announced Wednesday.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Colorado River and the two reservoirs have been suffering because of a multidecade drought in the West intensified by climate change, rising demand and overuse.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stellarium Venus Begins To Fade September sees Venus rise closer to sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must pair intelligence with intention, ensuring AI augments humanity, not replaces it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Little Market is meant to augment the larger restaurant.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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That swell at Mavericks, a half mile off the coast of Half Moon Bay, hit two days before Christmas, on the same day and amid the same storm that destroyed the Santa Cruz Wharf.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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As guests swelled outside the dining room, Chow and Osbourne led the lively room in a toast to New York and invitation to continue on to the comedy show.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has portrayed the attack as a peacemaking action that could hasten the end of the war.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Gorbachev, the Iceland summit hastened the end of his country.—
Celeste A. Wallander,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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